Murder and Other natural Disasters

Murder and Other Unnatural Disasters by Lida Sideris was one of the easiest and funny cozy mysteries that I have read this year.
Corrie Locke is one smart, funny and determined lawyer and investigator. I liked her and found her to be relatable. There were a lot of characters in the story which I found a little confusing at times but I soon sorted them all out. Complex characters, twists and turns for not only a suspicious death but two other mysteries as well, and a fast paced plot kept me reading until I finished. I am looking forward to reading more from Ms. Sideris.

For me this was a 3 1/2 star read but I rounded up since I liked the ending and the solution to the mystery. Corrie is an entertainment lawyer at an studio. She is also a part time private eye thanks to her father. She is just starting this job and already there are dead bodies. There is a lot going on in this book. It can be confusing and overwhelming. There are lots of characters and different mysteries. I am not sure why the author felt it was necessary to put so much in this story. The story also was a little long I liked the main characters and their relationships and I am looking forword to reading the next book in the series. This is a fun cozy mystery with a Hollywood background and just a little romance. Enjoy

Totally enjoyed this fun read. It was a really easy book to loose yourself in & who doesn't need that sometimes. Corrie was feisty & smart & I loved Vera (a security guard/ law school student) who becomes her partner in crime solving. I sorta see this book as Nancy Drew or Veronica Mars after the college years- loved it.

I hope this becomes a series because I want more of Corrie and her crime solving adventures.

ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

YES!!! One of my favorite authors is Gina LaManna. This book reminds me so much of the Lacey Luzzi series! I absolutely loved it! Corrie is a loveable, spunky character that you will identify with. Her friend Vera is so funny that you'll want to jump into the pages and tag along for the ride. FANTASTIC! This is Veronica Mars set in a California version of Stars Hollow.

The Good: pacing is perfect. Main characters are all different by equally enjoyable.

The Not So Good: There are A LOT of characters (Hence the Stars Hollow reference.) A few times it became a little confusing as to whom we were dealing with.

​The Verdict: 4.5 Stars

Thanks you to NetGalley and Wild Rose for the free ARC for my honest review.

This is my first read by this author. This is a cute but complicated story for us non murder mystery addicts. The story was compelling and interesting premise. I would recommend that anyone give this a try. 3.5 stars

Murder and Other Natural Disaster is the first in a new series by Lida Sideras. It's smart, witty, and lots of fun. A cast of eccentric characters that will keep you laughing. And keep you guessing who did it! I'm looking forward to more mysteries for Corrie to solve.

A well thought out and executed murder "who done it, with a whole host of off the charts hilariously zany characters, that'll actually keep you guessing until the end. The secondary characters were well developed and believable as crazy, eccentric entertainment people...their craziness, along with Corrie and her ability to turn on a dime when making decisions and defusing situations, made this one story that was a delight to read. I hope that this was the first book in the series because I'd really like to see more from Corrie, Michael, and James.

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Corrie Locke is an engaging character who I enjoyed reading about. The story is fast paced and well written and I would enjoy reading more about her.

Great idea and concept for a book. A thoroughly enjoyable read. Highly recommended. .